Tractor Trailer Tour Driver
Organisation
Royal Gunpowder Mills
As a volunteer driver you will learn the route and skills involved to maneuver the tractor and trailer around the bends and over the bridges of the site giving a comfortable ride to the visitors. You must be available for 2-5 hours and willing to volunteer for some Sundays and/or occasional days in the week. There is a rota for when we are open to the public or other times when groups are booked, volunteers offer their time and a rota is drawn up to be sure the tours are covered.
Tasks: – To prepare the tractor and trailer each day ensuring they are clean and ready for use, and place the seat cushions in position.
– Helping visitors to safely board and disembark the trailer.
– To work with the team to operate the ramp for disabled passengers and secure passenger’s wheelchairs safely on the trailer
– To drive the tractor pulling the trailer for Land Train tours in a safe manner.
– To be prepared to engage with the visitors in a friendly and helpful manner.
– Assist the team in keeping to the timetable for the day. – Ensuring that all work is carried out in accordance with the Company’s Health and Safety Policy and other relevant policies.
What skills do I need?
A full UK driving license is essential
– Able to work as part of a team especially with the Tour Guides.
-Able to keep to time allocations to work in conjunction with other activities.
– Reliable, e.g. informing the relevant Royal Gunpowder Mills staff in good time, where possible, if not able to attend on any agreed days/times.
– To be prepared to engage with the visitors in a friendly, calm and helpful manner.
Interests
- Environment, outdoors
Activities
- Driving
Details
- Accessibility
Happy to discuss - Age restrictions
Over 25 - DBS check required
- Disability and Access Support
Happy to discuss - Driving Licence & Vehicle Required
Full UK driving licence. - Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
Pre agreed travel expenses - Fundraise
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Wheelchair Access
- Written role description
Dates and times
Start date: 01/01/2026
End date: 30/11/2026
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| PM | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Eve | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability details
Between 2-5 hours on agreed days Ideally you would be willing to volunteer for some Sundays and/or occassional days in the week. There is a rota for when we are open to the public or other times when groups are booked, volunteers offer their time and a rota is drawn up to be sure the tours are covered.
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